Murcia bank robber captured by police

A MAN has been arrested after trying to rob a bank just before 11am this morning (Thursday) in the village of Santiago El Mayor in Murcia.

He was arrested by the Local Police in Murcia after attempting the daylight robbery at the Bankia Bank located next to the church.

The situation was quickly brought under control, and the authorities were equally quick to assure local people that they shouldn’t worry if they continue to see several members of the National or Local Police in the area.

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